Lead Designer

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, with an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats. We have a state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major AAA console title leading a team of passionate and highly experienced designers. Our ideal candidate would consider themselves both creative and technical and enjoy getting hands-on in creating, prototyping, and implementing game designs in engine.

This could also be a great opportunity for an experienced Lead Level or Lead System Designer looking to progress.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Lead Designer on AAA 3D Action console games.
• Experience with Level, Player Character, Enemy design, and all aspects of 3D Action game design.
• Experience of designing First and/or Third Person shooters.
• Worked on and shipped at least two games.
• Able to take ownership and drive forward all design aspects.
• Highly proficient in using Unreal 5.
• Have a solid understanding of all disciplines.
• Able to communicate effectively with our clients and maintain a strong relationship with them.

Responsibilities

• Leads design team, passing on experience and expertise and leads by example.
• Estimates tasks and ensures team delivers high quality design work to that schedule.
• Create and maintain clear and concise design feature documentation.
• Performs design reviews with the team to ensure quality.
• Mentors and conducts regular one to ones with project’s design team.
• Works with programmers, artists and other personnel involved in the development process as required to create the highest possible quality product.

Benefits

• Regular social events
• Pension
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog friendly studio.
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily.
• In-house clubs and socials, including board games, tennis, football, and D&D nights.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties.

Role Information:

Studio: Climax Studios

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Portsmouth

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time